Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-27840

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95307

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27840

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper memory handling in the OS kernel. A local user who has already achieved kernel code execution can bypass kernel memory protections.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 13.6.7 22G720, 12.7.5 21H1222
visionOS - update to 1.2
watchOS - update to 10.5
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8 20H343, 17.5 21F79
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.8, 17.5 21F79
tvOS - update to 17.5

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214107

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Ventura
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS